Anorexia (Loss of Appetite)

Anorexia (Loss of Appetite)

Anorexia means not having any desire for food even though the person is hungry and food is available according to his or her tastes. In Ayurveda, anorexia is known as aruchi. The condition can arise due to a sedentary lifestyle, stress, and wrong eating patterns.

Home Remedies:

• Prepare a mixture of ¼ teaspoon of ginger juice, ¼ teaspoon of lime juice and a pinch of rock salt. This is one dose. Have this preparation 15 minutes before meals, twice a day.
• Clean the tongue after brushing the teeth. This removes the mucus and helps the taste receptors work properly.
• Make a powder of dried ginger root, black pepper, long pepper, celery seeds, cumin seeds, and rock salt in equal quantities. Store it in an airtight vessel. Take 1 teaspoon with the first bite of food at a meal, twice a day.

Diet and Lifestyle:
A single day of fasting is good for digesting ama (mucus). Have freshly prepared warm food. Meals should be taken at regular intervals, so that the previous meal gets digested. Avoiding snacking between meals. When psychological factors are involved, creating a happy and calm atmosphere helps to improve the condition. Being in the company of good friends and relatives relieves stress and improves digestive power.